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DroneShield has produced its first EU-manufactured counter-drone systems, marking a key step in expanding its European manufacturing footprint. The move supports regional defense industrial goals, strengthens supply-chain resilience and enables European customers to access locally produced versions of the company's AI-powered CUAS technology
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DroneShield and Defenture have signed a partnership agreement to develop mobile counter-drone defense systems. The collaboration combines DroneShield's counter-UAS technology with Defenture's tactical vehicle platforms to create deployable solutions for military and security customers facing increasing drone threats.
Red Cat Holdings has introduced Hellcat, a new tactical drone built on its Black Widow platform and designed for defense and security customers worldwide. The system features GPS-denied navigation, modular architecture, extended flight endurance and configurable mission capabilities shaped by battlefield feedback and operational experience.
MatrixSpace has appointed counter-drone industry veteran John Knag as vice president of product. Knag brings extensive experience in C-UAS, drone detection and electronic warfare, and will help accelerate the company’s product roadmap and strategic industry integrations as global demand for counter-drone solutions expands.
Airbus presented a broad range of uncrewed aerial systems at ILA Berlin 2026, including new combat, tactical and logistics drones such as the U145, U760 Ravenstorm and U680 Bird of Prey. The company highlighted its expanding autonomous flight portfolio designed to support multi-domain military operations across Europe.
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Angel Match Program invests $500,000 in UAS, ag biotech companies in first quarter
By North Dakota Department of Commerce
Two North Dakota companies received a combined $500,000 through the Angel Match Program in the first quarter of 2026, supporting growth in unmanned aircraft systems and agricultural biotechnology.
Securing the Signal
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SPOTLIGHT: Launch Your UAS Career in Grand Forks
Grand Forks, North Dakota, has quickly become one of the nation’s most dynamic hubs for unmanned aircraft systems.
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Preparing the UAS Workforce of the Future
As the unmanned aircraft systems industry transitions to more complex operations under 14 CFR 108, there is a growing need for certified professionals with specialized skills in automation, safety and mission management. A structured certification system, aligned to consensus-based standards and supported by academic and industry partnerships, is needed to prepare a job-ready workforce.
SPOTLIGHT: The Race From Drone to Data
September 18, 2025
What’s the most efficient way to process drone-collected data?
When Central UAS Technologies talks about drones, it’s never just about hardware. It’s about precision, responsibility and a vision for the future of aerial applications.
SPOTLIGHT: The Right Radar for the Job
September 18, 2025
DeTect Inc. is an established U.S. manufacturer at the forefront of advanced radar and sensor technologies, providing cutting-edge solutions at a time when beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) operations and counter-UAS capabilities are rapidly gaining traction.
SPOTLIGHT: Pendleton UAS Test Range: Taking the Tedium Out of Testing
September 18, 2025
Among the rugged eastern Oregon terrain, a former World War II air base has transformed into America’s most turnkey, business-friendly unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) test ranges.
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Sep 18, 2025
Preparing the UAS Workforce of the Future
As the unmanned aircraft systems industry transitions to more complex operations under 14 CFR 108, there is a growing need for certified professionals with specialized skills in automation, safety and mission management. A structured certification system, aligned to consensus-based standards and supported by academic and industry partnerships, is needed to prepare a job-ready workforce. Read More.
Sep 24, 2024
Safeguarding America
The Air and Marine Operations MQ-9 Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) Read More.
In the dynamic realm of UAS (Unmanned Aircraft Systems), where innovation knows no bounds, the need for a resilient and interconnected ecosystem has never been more paramount. The UAS industry has evolved at a remarkable pace, transforming the way we approach countless sectors, from agriculture and infrastructure to public safety and beyond. However, to fully realize the potential of UAS technology, we must cultivate a strong ecosystem that can support its growth and sustainability. Read More.
Nov 21, 2023
Growing UAS Precision Agriculture
Elbit Systems of America brought its high-flying Hermes 450 to the farm fields of North Dakota to demonstrate how it can improve precision agriculture. Sarah Lovas admits that she’s something of a science nerd, which explains why she volunteered to participate in a precision agriculture research project using an Elbit Systems of America medium-sized unmanned aircraft system (UAS) to survey crops. Read More.
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